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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-01-28

ITAKB NOTICE. HAVE TAKEN THt
l. store ~ ib aa'i ison street, and will
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in groceries At tVticm prices
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-01-28
Mr.. Dominick Murray,
Who viii present his greA. play
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-01-28

LTJR Ly-LARpE BaICk SruKI
G. btd dseliiLR n. " cor. seventh and
Olurcn stIesis, excellent location for dry
goods AMI tTia nings. L. L. 4EE,iC. sss
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
THE LEGS OF SPRINT RUNNERS.


Physical Characteristics Which Have Been
Noted-A Professional Runner.
We feel prepared to maintain that rela-
lively long limbs with short body, full
chest and small bones will characterize the
typical short distance runner wherever he
may be found. Short races 100, 220 and 440
yards are often won by few inches, and
the value of an inch or two in a runners
stride is of the greatest importance, for, other
qualifications being equal, this man is bound
to be first at the goal.
The small girth of the legs of runners is
often mystifying, From the girth of a
muscle we get q correct idea of its volume
or transverse diameters but learn little of
its length and the extent of its contractile
tibers. Whereas it is the length of the
muscle, and not the thickness that is of sig
nificance to short distance runners Given
the physiological fact that muscle can con-
tract one-third of its length, it will readily be
seen that the longer the muscle the greater
will be the movement of the part to which it
is attached To the runner the desired move
ment is in the elevation of the thigh and the
extension and infiexion of the leg and foot.
An instantaneous photograph OF sprint run
ners shows that the range in the move
ment of the limbs is very extensive-the
stride of fast walker being from four to six
feet, and that Of fast runner from six to
eight feet.
If the stature is short, it is necessary for
the runner to get a greater elevation from
the ground at each step in order to maintain
a long stride. When this is done a relatively
long lower leg is of the greatest advantage
This fact is admirably brought out in tbt
case of Myers, the professional runner Will
height of feet ~ inches, which is littl
below the mean or so per cent. class, he ha
a length of lower leg which corresponds to
man over feet 10 inches in height, lengti
of thigh usually found in men of feet
inches, while the sitting height is the same a
that which makes Up the stature of men OF
feet inches-D A. Sargent, NJ. D, in Scrit
ner's Magazine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Il want to join the army
Thus spoke spare countryman in the of
fee of the United States recruiting station on
Exchange street yesterday. He was dressed
in homespun, or something very much like it,
and wore heavy cowhides, the legs of which
were about as long as his own legs Helooked
dusty and tired, but in his ewes were the light
of triumph that comes only when a goal is
reached.
Where did you come fromH" was the first
question asked.
"A hundred miles ont of Northern Maine. >
Howe
"On my feet"
What, and lugged those bootsn
Yes, sir-e-en
How much do you weigh without your
boots!n
"A hundred and thirty-five when started.
That will let You into the army if yor
weigh that now. Step on to those scales"
The fellow pulled off his boots and steppef
on to the scales. He tipped them at III, JUS
under the weight that Uncle Sam wanted fol
| a man Of his height.
The blue coated soldier broke the news t,
| him as gently as he could; but the iron en-
tered the recruits soul
| ''Goshln ~ he cried in coming that hundred
miles have | walked off ten pounds, just fiesl
| enough to have let me inf 1t must have heel
those boots that did it. III throw them ava,
and fat up; will you take me thenm
| We will take you whenever you get heav,
| enough Portland Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethf If so,
send at once and get bottle Of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incslculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer inn
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, disrrhoes, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrur
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest snd best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is fol
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Those are not heavy enough for me.
suffer So much from the cold that l must
have the heaviest and warmest hosiery can
buy"
1T is very foolish to suffer from that cause,
and very unnecessary, too" returned the
salesman, who was endeavoring to persuade
a reporter to buy a pair of summer weight
socks for winter wear
"How sof"
Il will give you a simple remedy that is
certain to cure you if you viii give it fair
trial"
"I1l guarantee that"
Before you retire tonight hathe your feet
in water at temperature of about so de
grees Hold them in the water ten minutes
Repeat this in the morning. The next day
make the water degrees colder, until il
reaches the temperature of IS degrees
When you find you can stand that, keep il
up for fortnight or So and you will nevel
be troubled with the cold again"
"Is it sureF
81 have tried it myself and recommended i
to about hundred other sufferers, and it ha
succeeded every time. It's worth while try
ing. New York Mail and Express.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
A WONDERFUL ANALYSIS.
A Simple Physical Trouble Shown to be
the Beginning of the End"

A Simple Physical Trouble Shown to be
the Beginning of the End
What is a cough: 1t is an irritation Of the throat
and lungs. What causes itf Congestion. top
the congestion the irritation ceases and the cough
is cured. But how to stop the congestion All,
there is just where physiCans nave always been
puzzled. But it must he checked or pneumonia,
quitk consumption or some terrible pulmonary
disease will follow. Some doctors give COD liver
oil, Others cough syrups, but the most advanced
prescribe stimulants. Nature must be assisted
Pure whisky will do it. See what physicians say
Prof Austin Flint of Rellevne New York. Col
lege, says: "The judicious use Of tlcoholc stim-
uants s Of the striking ch racteristics Of pro
gress in the practice of medicine during the last
half century"
Prof. Henry A. Mott. Of New York. says: "Tht
purity of Dury's Pure Malt Whisky las simple an
slytical tests will readily convince physician Of
an expert should certainly recommend it to th,
highest public favor"
DR.. VIM. T Cutter, state chemist of Connect
cut says: "Dufy's Pure Matt Whisky contain
no deleterous or inju ous qualities and its sbso
lutte purity, Is well as scientific mode Of manufac
ture, must commend i; to general use and favor.
Duffy Pure Malt Whisky is certain cure an,
preventive of congestion, and should he KEEP
in every family. II is sold by all druggists ant
dealers. Be sure and secure the genuine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

The foundation of all happiness is
health. A man with an imperfect diges>
ton may be a millionaire, may be the
husband of an angel and the father of
half dozen cherubs. and yet be misera-
BILE if he be troubled with dyspepsia. or
any of the disorders arising from imper-
feet digestion or sluggish liver. DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets are
the safest and sures: remedy for these
morbid conditions. Being purely vegeta
bic, they are perfectly harmless.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Who OF us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough, a sevnrk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very Troublesome but all of these msy bt
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fo'
children. Price SO cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

A coin that is much sought after by numis-
matists was shown to reporter the other
morning. 1t is not only remarkable for its
scarcity, but for its being a relic of the days
of 40 The coin is half eagle and there are
very few of them in existence The market
value of the coin is said to be s.. On the
face of the coin is the old style American
eagle surrounded by the words: California
gold-without alloy" On the reverse side
are the words: Full weight of half eagle. "
Twenty-Five stars line the inner circle of the
above words and inside the inner circle at the
top are the letters IN G and N" Across the
diameter of the inner circle is the date "1S49, y
and below this is the name ''San Francisco. "
The edges are not milled The coin is light
yellow in color and resembles brass check
hut is heavier than half eagle of the present
day New York Evening Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
BUcKLgN'S ARNICk sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted tn speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheun, fever sores. car.
GERS, piles chilb.ains, corus, telter, chap
ped hands and al ska cruptions, luaraI-
teed 10 cere III every inStaHFr, cT meaey
refunded IS cents per hoy Fof s,tie y
HsrtY & Bahnser
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Omaha Man-So you are from Kansas, eh'
Stranger-No; from Missouri. ] am from
Kansas City, Mo.
'Of course. forgot. Your friend is from
Michigan, helieve"
"No; from Indiana; Michigan City, Ind
We are both going to Kansas TO found new
town; hut we need more capital"
well, I'll go with you if you'll promise
not to call it Massachusetts, City. Kan
Omaha World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Known and used by physicians all over
the world. Scotts Emulsion not only
gives flesh and strength by virtue of its
own nutritious properties, but creates an
appetite for food that builds up the
wasted body. a have been using Scott's
Emulsion for several years, and am
pleased with its action. My patients say
it is pleasant and palatable, and all grow
stronger and gain flesh from the use of it.
| use it in all cases of Wasting Diseases.
and it is specially useful for children
" hen nutriment medication is needed. as
in Marasmus. IT. W. PIERCE, NJ. D.,
Knoxville, Ala.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

The best on earth can truly be said OF
GrIgg's Glycerine Salvc, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure piles, tetter and al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
oil. Only 25 cents. Sold bv druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
THE CLOSED GENTiAN.

What shall say of thee,
Flower all elusive, guarding alike from the rain
and the sun
The mystical heart of thyself-
What shall say of theey
Hast thou some foe thou wouldst shun'
Art thou a shrine-the saint OF the shriue-the
pale pilgrim seekerf
Or else to the bee and bold elf
Knowing the way of thee,
Art thou chamber for feasting and revei, and
do they purvey of thee
Honey, and wine in a beakerS
Edith NJ. Thomas in American Magazine,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

True delicacy of flavcr with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup Of
Figs. Its pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popu-
lar. 1t cleanses the system, cures cos
tiveness, etc Herlz & Hahnsen, agents,
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

You cannot afford to waste time in ex-
perimenting when your lungs are in dan
ger Consumption always seems at first.
only cold. Do not permit any dealer to
impose upon you with some cheap imita-
tion of DR.. Kings new discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds. but be
sure you get the genuine. Because he
can make more profit he may tell you
he has something just as good. or just
the same. Don't be deceived, but insis,
upon getting DR.. Kings new discovery
which Is guaranteed to give relief in all
throat, lungs and chestaffections. Trial
bottles free at Hartz & Bahnsen's drug
store. =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

To all who are suffering from the errors and
lndiscretions Of youth. nervous weakness early
decay, lossof manhood. &c, will send a recipe
that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This grg<t
remedy was discovered by missionary in south
America. Send a Sc f-addressed envelope to the
REV. JOSEPH I. ISMAN. Station D. New Ysvk Guy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Rockdale county, Ga, has rather strin-
gent and peculiar liquor law. Bnt one per
son in the county is permitted to sell liquor:
he is appointed by the grand jury, can sell
for medicinal purposes only and cannot keeT
on hand more than ten gallons Of spirits.
New York Sun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

A granite tile on exhibition in show
window at Detroit in over eight hundred
years old, and said to have been taken
from the tomb of William the Couqueror
at Caen Normandy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

New York state has Offered prizes for
six plans of school buildings of different
sizes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Liquor production 10 Georgia has
largely increased since prohibition was
adOpied
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

George Grubb, of Homer, Mich, caught
q pickerei in lake near his town which
weighed nineteen pounds. 1t pulled
him out of the boat once
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Mrs. Oscar Wilde does not like to lis
ten TO her husbands recitations. There
may be times when he does not care for
barc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
AOSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE

DR.. A. Trsu. Philadelphia, says: at
promotes digestion and improves general
nutrition OF the nervous system"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Four burglars at Grand Rapids Mich,
were caught while sleeping in the cellar
Of house which they had robbed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
Is Life
Worth Living?

That depends upon the
Liver, for if the Liver is
inactive the whole sys-
TEN is out of order-the
breath is bad, digestion
poor, head dull or aching,
energy and hopefulness
gone, the spirits are de-
pressed, a heavy weight
exists after eating, with
general dependency and
the blues. The Liver is
the housekeeper of the
health; and a harmless,
simple remedy that acts
like Nature, does not
constipate afterwards or
require constant taking,
does not interfere with
business or pleasure dur
ing it's use, makes Sim
mons Liver Regulator a
medical perfection.
| have tested its virtues personally, and krov
hat for Dyspepsia. Bilionsness and Throbbin
Headache, ii is the best medicine the world eve
saw. Have tried forty Other remedies befor
simmons Liver Regulator, sna none of them CAV
more than temporary relief, but the Regulate
not only relieved but cured.
II. II. JONES, Macon, Ga.
ONLY GENUINE
has our letter z stamp in red on front Of wrapper
J. Il. ZEILIN & CO.,
Sole Proprietors, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PRICE 81 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
NEW CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Builders and Contractors

Should get our PRICES for Builders Hardware
Iron Work, Glass, Cut Stone. Tie, Roofing, Lum-
ber, Sash, Doors, Blinds snd Building terial Of
ALL KINDS. We GUARANTEE great saving. Ad-
dress NORRIS. BLAYSEY & Co., lie and IFS Dear
born ST.. Chicago. aug 5-1m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

The wealthiest of the Judges of the
supreme court is Justice Bradley, whose
fortune is estimated at $3.50, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02
AcAGRD.

The archer girl is the larger, as
rule, in her assortment Of beaux.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-02

Henry Ward BeecheTs books, pictures
and brio hrac are soon to be sold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-12
The Strength of Union.

The farmers of the country never real.
lied so fully as now that they are coming
to the front in national affairs. That their
prominence has been brought about by
unity of action none can deny 1t GER
tainly never could have been accomplish
ed by those farmers who have no time for
consultation; who have looked with aver
sion upon any species of combination
looking to the betterment of their condi-
ton, and who have openly trowned upon
secret farmers organizations. A handful
meet together and decide to unite upon an
educational and social plan for mutual
good; upon discussion and investigation
they conclude that bylaws are necessary
and that the secret features of the grange
possess strong points of defence and they
adopt them, thereby becoming branch of
that mighty organization which has been
able to WELD an influence of no insignia.
cant importance in the affairs of
our nation. There are those,
however. who still persist in turning
cold shoulder to the order, and although
willing to accept the benefit to be derived
by its existence will not assist in strength
ening its hands to carry forward it's grand
aims and objects. While the objects of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-12
March and Spring.

1t is true enough that the winter Is over
and gone, but the coming of March does
not necessarily mean Spring. Indefinite
rs that most attractive term is in respect
to date and locality, we need none of US
delude ourselves by trusting the calendar
rather than the skies and the thermometer.
The best and the most that is to be said of
March is, that,in the much repeated words
of Bryant, it "bears the gentle name of
Spring" 1t comes in "like a lion' this
time. sure; and we may therefore count on
It's going out "like lamb" if there is
Still any virtue in superstitous sayings.
Alphabetically speaking, however, March
is great friend to the farmers fields and
meadows. These rioting winds tear open
the surface of the ground and send their
searching influences far below, as often as
the irosls of winter are caught relaxing
their grasp. And they clean up the trees
all along their stems and out to the very
ends of their spreading branches. Orch
ards and forests are benefited beyond
computation by this annual visitation of
the rough winds of March, which alter
nately soften the gummy cases of the buds
and tougher them for the prolonged SER
vice OF the approaching season.
March helps the country roads, too,
even when the town road makers have
done their work thoroughly and we'll 1t
triturates the hobbies and the ruts, re-
solving them into their original elements,
to be acted upon yet many times by the
thawing and freezing processes of April
as we have it in these late times. And it
careers around the fields and meadows
wholly unrestrained on the wings of its
wind. winnowing, pulling apart, clearing
up, and calling on every living plant to
prepare for the great transformation that
is coming. On the subject of this yearly
miracle it speaks in trumpet tones. Some
times the cherry blue birds note is heard
in the midst of the wind racket that pre-
walls. prophetic of the sure return of the
whole feathered family whose companion
ship is such a delight for the months that
are to come. The observant naturalist,
which every farmer and farmers son
ought surely to be, will not fail to see dis
closed. in the procession of the days OF
this hardy month to the equinox and
beyond. multitude of signs and tokens
of the revivng year which are lost to the
one who. having eyes, sees not and does
not understand. He offers it sincere
welcome, for to him. at least, the winter
is over and gone.-MasSachusettS Plouqh
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-12
Choking Catarrh.

Have you awakened from disturbed SLEEP with
all the horrible sensations of assassin cucbing
your throat and pressing the lfe-breath from sour
debility thar the effort to clear your throat
and head of this catarrhal matter? What depress-
ing influence it eXers upon the mind, couding the
memo and filling the head with pains and strange
noises! How difficult 1t is to rid the nasal passages,
throat and lungs OF the poisonous mucus a. can tes-
tfy who aifl cted with catarrh. How difficult to
protect the system against its further pro tow
ards the lungs liver and kidneys, all physicians will
ADMIT. 1t is terrible disease, and cries for re.
lief and cure.
The remarkable curative powers, hen all other
RENE les utterly fail of SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE,
attested BY thousands who gratefully recommend
it to fellow sufferers No statement is made regard
ing it that cannot be substantiated by the most re.
specialize and reliable ref rcnces.
Each packet contains one bottle of the RADICAL
CURE, one box of CATARRHAL SOLVENT, and an
IMPROVED INHALER with treatise and directions,
and is so d by all druggists for 81.
H0IIER DRUG s. CHEMICAI. Co. BnSIAS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-12
Cured of Drinking.

"A Young friend ofmine was cured of an
Unsuitable thirst for liquor that bad so pros-
trated his system that ne was unable to do
any business. He wa, entirely cured by
burning Thirst; took away HE appetite for
liquor; nIade his nerves steady and he has
remained A steady and sober man for more
than two years, and hGS no desire to return
to his cups, and know # a number Of
others that have been cured of drinking by
it.'-From leading X. r. Olliciai. hi
cage, IL. mchl01&wtf ch2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-12

the oranges are largely educational and
social, it will have in the future promi-
nent place in the political history OF the
nation, for it must recognize, as does
every good citizen, that good men and
true are needed to guide our great repuo-
lie in safety through the turbulent waters
created by that spirit of gain. of power.
and of anarchy. which is wide spread.
The grange is the home; it teaches devo-
ton to principle. loyalty to country; no
man or woman will be made worse by
Joining its ranks, and to such as seek not
only benefits to themselves but to all it
opens wide its arms, and asks you to come
in.-Our Grange Homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-12
Prejudice Kills.

eleven years our daughter suffered on
bed OF misery under the care of several
of the best physicians, who gave her dis
ease various names but no relief and now
she is restored to US in good health by Hop
before using it. We earnestly hope and
pray that no one else will let their sick
suffer as we did, on account of prejudice
against so good q medicine as Hop Bit
tiers. '-1he Purents- GOOD Iemptars.